Imagine you've been diagnosed with an incurable genetic disease and you are told you will not only lose your ability to walk and move your arms, but you will die between now and the next 18 months. What would you do?
My name is Avery Lynn Canahuati, I'm almost 5 months old, and this has become my reality. But before I die, there's a few things I'd like to accomplish...this is my bucket list and my story.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Avery's Little Brother (Carter Bryant) Born 11/23/13

Avery officially became a big sister to an SMA-free baby brother on Saturday, November 23, 2013. We are extremely proud to welcome Carter Bryant Canahuati into our family while helping Avery scratch one more item off her list (Become A Big Sister)!

Thank you again to everyone for loving Avery and continuing to care about our family. If you haven't done so today (or in a while), tell someone you know about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) or reach out to an SMA family in your area and ask what you can do to help them...you never know how it might positively impact their lives or this disease.

To learn more about SMA or to make a donation towards research for a cure, please go to either of the following non-profit websites:http://www.fightsma.org/

Hello Mike ,Laura and Avery, a a very special hello to the newest member of your family Carter, I am so happy for you guys, I know Avery is smiling big from Heaven, even though we haven't met in person, I love you guys, and support the cause in fighting the battle against SMA, for Avery and all the children, Carter is looking good a little Angel, and again I am very Happy for you Mike and Laura, I know you've been through a lot, I'll be sending you guys a Christmas card soon, sending much love from Kelowna BC,Canada, your friend Chris Poulin :)

CONGRATS! He's so beautiful abd looks so much like Avery, especially in the last pic you posted.HMMMM wonder if Avery had anything to do with that? LOL. Carter being SMA-free is excellent news. I'm glad after so much misery, you finally got your happy ending. Much health and happiness to you all! Enjoy him.....it goes so fast! Cheryl in Missouri :)

Congratulations!!! He is absolutely gorgeous. Many prayers were said for him to be healthy so it is double the joy to know he is SMA free. Thank you for continuing to share your story with us. Best wishes to you all.

Hi Mike and Laura, just wanted to say hi and hope little Carter is doing well and thinking of you guys, and of course Avery as well, I know she is smiling down from Heaven.. I may not know you personally but I am here for you always, God Bless you all, your friend Chris Poulin Kelowna BC, Canada.

I know exactly what you are going thru because my wife and I are the proud parents of our son whom was diagnosed with type one 21 years ago. No one can tell you when your child will pass not even doctors.Look at us my son was given the same death sentence but lived to be 17 years old.So don't get too down for now you may very have a long and time left to enjoy your children.Roger Robinson